Woolly Worms

Woolly Worms were everywhere during our Autumn trip to North Carolina. And Eben was fascinated. We had to stop every time we saw one, so he could pick it up and inspect it. He was very intrigued.
Do you have Woolly Worms in your neck of the woods?

You can see more pictures of Eben and the Woolly Worm here. You can also join and upload your own.

Like a Good Neighbor

Pink Lady

South Florida has a lot of people – this is something that is hard for me to deal with. The pace here is very fast. It seems as though everyone is always in a hurry to get – somewhere. I am NEVER in a hurry. It seems as though many people do not slow down enough to even meet their neighbors.

I think that neighbors are an important part of our communities. Our neighbors can provide friendship and support – promoting a longer and healthier life.

I hope that when we move into our own space that it will be different. That people will have the time to slow down and say hello.

Do you live in a friendly community?
Do you know your neighbors?
If so, is that a good thing?

Corn Maze Fun In North Carolina

Have you ever been through a corn maze? We went on Sunday morning – while we were in North
Carolina soaking up Autumn. It was our very first time and we wandered around and around for almost an hour – before we found the exit. Hooray! It was such a great time – a perfect way to greet Fall.

Organic Halloween Goodness – Cookie Rush

Are you looking for the perfect cookies for your Autumn get together? How about these organic little goodies from Cookie Rush. And they are super affordable too! I would pick the little pumpkins or acorns.

And I have a feeling Eben would choose the eyeballs. Of course he would!

How about you?

Earth Friendly Etsy: Andrew’s Reclaimed

Andrew’s Reclaimed is owned and operated by Andrew and Melissa, a lovely husband and wife team. Andrew’s Reclaimed has a large assortment of Eco-friendly goods that are perfect for your home and garden. All of Andrew’s bee boxes, bat houses, bird feeders, butterfly houses, planter boxes and arbors are handcrafted using reclaimed wood from dismantled piers, fences, barns and other structures, slated for demolition and saving them from the landfill. Andrew never uses a live tree for his craft.

Andrew’s Reclaimed is located in Seattle with an excellent view of the Olympic Mountains. Andrew’s favorite part of his art is the discovery of the beautiful, high quality lumber that lies behind the weathered finishes. Every piece is unique, as all have been crafted from woods full of different clues to its history, in decades-old fastener holes, tool marks, embedded mineral stains, and other minor inclusions. Although he saws and planes most stock to uniform thicknesses, he likes these imperfections to remain as evidence of its antiquity. (This is a feature that I absolutely love.) When you purchase an item from Andrew’s Reclaimed, you are actively contributing to the conservation of some of the most beautiful and beneficial resources, while finding the perfect addition to your garden.

Andrew has been so lovely to offer ONE of my wonderful readers a Mason Mansion. (This is my personal favorite item and one that I will be purchasing in the near future.) This garden accessory, once populated with bees, is sure to bring more fruit and vegetables to your garden or orchard, and do so in an Eco-friendly way. To learn more about The Mason Mansion, Installation or Mason Bee Activity 101, please visit Andrew’s Reclaimed.

How To Enter

1. Subscribe to Sweet Greens (if you haven’t already) and confirm your subscription through the email from Feedburner.
2. Visit Andrew’s Reclaimed and leave me a comment telling me which item you love. (PLEASE remember to visit the Etsy shop & leave me a comment to be entered.)3. Complete this form.

Rules for Entry

* Please leave a valid email address so I can contact you if you win.
(Your email address will be strictly protected and will not be shared with anyone without your prior consent.)
* Contest ends June 3rd@ 12am EST. Winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator and will be announced the following day.

* (If I do not hear from you within 72 hours after the end of the auction, I will need to choose another winner. Thank you for understanding.)
Enjoy!
* Update: Winner:: Brenda. Congratulations.